Horse-pistol (Noun)
Meaning
A large pistol (usually in a holster) formerly carried by horsemen.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cavalryman's horse-pistol hung at his side as he rode into battle.
- The soldier drew his horse-pistol in a flash and fired at the advancing enemy.
- A beautiful example of a 19th-century horse-pistol was displayed at the firearms exhibit.
- Horse-pistols were often too large to be effectively fired with one hand from horseback.
- Historically, horse-pistols were more symbolic of cavalry power than a practical tool for fighting on horseback.